Location: Pelham, AL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday 8 AM–2 PM); W-2 Full-Time preferred, 1099 Contract considered | Compensation: $65,000 - 70,000+ annually, depending on experience
Overview
A well-established nonprofit pediatric outpatient therapy clinic in the Birmingham, Alabama area is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join its collaborative team. The clinic emphasizes one-on-one patient care, strong administrative support, and a close-knit, supportive environment, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families in the community.
What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive pediatric speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide evidence-based intervention for children with speech, language, and communication disorders
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches to support functional outcomes
- Educate and collaborate with parents and caregivers to encourage progress outside of therapy
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Work collaboratively with fellow therapists and clinic staff to provide consistent, high-quality care
Required qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Active Alabama SLP license
- Pediatric speech-language pathology experience required
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality pediatric care
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary: $65,000 - 70,000+ annually, depending on experience
- Substantial sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; amount discussed individually
- Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, with 75% of individual premiums or 60% of family premiums employer-paid
- Dental and vision insurance with affordable coverage options
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3%
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary, up to $250,000, with dependent coverage available
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off accrual equivalent to 12 vacation days and 12 sick days annually, increasing with years of service
- Paid holidays including all major holidays plus a two-week paid Christmas break
- Additional paid leave for inclement weather and bereavement
- $250 annual CEU allowance and paid professional development days
- Annual reimbursement for state licensure and ASHA certification
- Assistance identifying grant opportunities to support advanced training and certifications
- Therapy supply budget for treatment materials
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a qualifying nonprofit employer, subject to federal program requirements
- Benefits apply to eligible salaried employees; contract compensation and benefits structured separately
Why this role
This position offers the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller clinic combined with the resources and stability of an established nonprofit, with a predictable weekday schedule, no weekend requirements, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with children and families in the community.